In the absence of a will, the law may not know whom you wanted to leave behind what to even though the property automatically gets distributed among your heirs as per the succession laws. However, the succession laws may not always be in compliance with your wishes. So, it would be better to leave behind a will, to begin with. Here are some tips on writing a will.

Harness online sources

Study several sample wills on the internet and make sure you strengthen your understanding of how to write a will. A do it yourself template will cost you some money, but it can help you get a rough idea of what a will really looks like. Then, you can customize it according to your needs and requirements. However, make sure that you do not preach things to your heirs or add conditions in your will since it would only spark further court battles between your heirs rather than solving the problem for them.

Sound out your relatives

Discuss your plans for writing a will and what you intend to leave behind for whom with your relatives. It would not hurt to know well ahead of time as to which family member wants which part of your inheritance. Lack of discussion may spark legal battles and problems among your heirs.

Be Explicit in your will

Instead of just naming the people in your will, make sure you add their full details including their date of birth, address, and their relationship to you in the will. Likewise, make sure you do not just mention your street address in your will, but add the legal description of your property in it. If you are, however, planning to give all your wealth away to charity, then consider mentioning the full details of the charitable organization rather than just its name.